https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/worth-the-wait-micah-nori-a-home-run-hire-for-portland-trail-blazersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/worth-the-wait-micah-nori-a-home-run-hire-for-portland-trail-blazershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/worth-the-wait-micah-nori-a-home-run-hire-for-portland-trail-blazers#u20051Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:33 +0000The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori aims for the team to play hard, smart, and together. His appointment follows the departure of Tiago Splitter to Chicago.What's confirmed:Micah Nori is the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.Nori signed an unconventional one-year contract.Nori began his NBA career as a Toronto Raptors intern in 1998.Nori replaces Tiago Splitter, who moved to a head coaching role in Chicago.Nori has coached in the NBA for 28 years.Still unconfirmed:Chris Finch describes Nori as a perfect match for Portland.Bickerstaff called